The University of New Mexico women's basketball team almost beat the country’s top team Sunday night in their first game since captain Ebony Walker officially got kicked off the team.

Walker was dismissed from the team following an arrest earlier this month. Police said she allegedly threw knives at her boyfriend during an argument. Officers said they got into a heated fight after the boyfriend called Walker's teammates behind her back.

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Her attorney said Walker is moving on as well.

"She worked really hard to be part of the team and it's just unfortunate," says Rudy Chavez, Walker's attorney.

As of right now, Walker is not planning on fighting coach Yvonne Sanchez’s decision to kick her off the team.

"We don't have any qualms, we don't have any reservations. It is what it is and we just have to move on and accept it," Chavez said.

Walker is still in school. The university has honored her scholarship despite being kicked off the team, and she is expected to graduate next month.

Chavez said Walker still has hopes for a pro basketball career overseas.